25 Easy Chicken Dinners for Stress-Free Cooking

Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

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INSTANT POT CHICKEN STIR FRY

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EASY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

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FOUR INGREDIENT SOY GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

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SHEET PAN CHICKEN AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS

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CAMPBELL’S CHICKEN CURRY

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INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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10 Ultra-Satisfying Chicken Soup Recipes

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25 Easy Chicken Dinners for Stress-Free Cooking

INSTANT POT CHICKEN STIR FRY

Stir-fries are great for busy weeknights and this one-pot wonder is a win! Imagine a stir fry without frying!

EASY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Easy Balsamic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes.

FOUR INGREDIENT SOY GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare chicken. The Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs need only four ingredients to make the marinade, but it packs a ton of flavor.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Joyful Healthy Eats has created a flavorful spin on the classic recipe. Garlic and parmesan are a match made in heaven,

CAMPBELL’S CHICKEN CURRY

This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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